Heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms is expected across countries in Europe until 2 July. Countries have increased warning levels due to the impact these storms will have. The effects of the storms are likely to cause travel disruptions for days after the storms clear.
On 2 July, a 24-hour strike is being planned by workers of the Infraestruturas de Portugal railway company. Workers are demanding better working conditions and higher salaries. A similar strike took place on 30 June which resulted in limited train operations throughout the country.
Flooding and heavy rainfall through 1 July in the City of Cape Town and Theewaterskloof municipalities have caused the South African Weather Service to issue a level six orange warning. Heavy rainfall can cause further flooding in low-lying areas. At least 6,300 people have been affected by localized floods.
On 1 July women’s rights activists will gather at Tunel Square in Beyoglu District at 19:00 local time. Also in Ankara, a similar gathering will occur on Sakarya Street at 18:30. Participants will protest Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. Expect unrest among the local population.
On 30 June at 17:00 local time, a protest is supposed to gather outside the National Congress. The protest is for the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro and against the way the government handled the pandemic. The protest is expected to be peaceful, however, a heavy police presence is expected.
A severe weather warning was issued on 29 June for several southern states in Germany due to heavy rainfall. The torrential rain will likely cause more flooding in the area and additional travel disruptions. Rainfall has also resulted in downed trees and debris. Adverse weather is expected to continue in the coming days.
On 28 June, two individuals were stabbed in Erfurt Germany leading to heightened security. The increased security has caused travel disruptions as police blocked off a tram station as it was the scene of the crime. After detaining the suspect, the heightened security is being maintained as this is the second major stabbing in Germany within the last three days.
On 29 June from 19:00, activists are planning to protest in Syntagma Square in Athens and at the Kamara in Thessaloniki. Additional police will be deployed to the protest areas and clashes are possible. Localized transport disruptions are expected until the protests have concluded.
On 30 June unionized public and private healthcare workers will stage a nationwide strike. Work will be suspended from 08:00 local time to 20:00. The strike was organized to defend their freedom of choice and right to refuse vaccination or other treatment. Emergency services will still be available.
On 3-4 July employees of the Ouigo train service will participate in a 48-hour nationwide strike. Another nationwide strike will occur on 1 July by the railway workers union but Ouigo employees will not take part in this. The strike is to bring attention to working conditions and recognize the employees for their work.
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